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GERALDINE “JERI” CARPENTER

Geraldine “Jeri” Carpenter, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Shadyside, Ohio, on November 30, 2023. Born on October 21, 1922, in San Jose, California, Jeri lived a remarkable life that was filled with love, joy, and an unwavering passion for dancing. She was 101 years old at the time of her passing. Jeri’s infectious spirit and zest for life touched the hearts of all who knew her. She will forever be remembered as the First Shadyside Centennial Queen, a title that showcased her grace, elegance, and undeniable charm. Her love for ...

MICHAEL SCHRAMM

Michael Anthony Schramm, 67, of Shadyside, OH passed away on December 1, 2023, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. He was the son of the late Raymond and Vera (Shunk) Schramm. He is also preceded in death by his wife Brenda (Bumgardener) Schramm. He is survived by one daughter Rachel (Calvin) Tower of Shadyside, and one sister Linda Reant of Virginia. Michael worked for Ormet in the maintenance department. There will be no services at this time and burial will be at the convenience of the family. To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralhome.com

MAJ. ROBERT “BOB” BALL

Maj. (Ret.) Robert Michael “Bob” Ball, 72, of Saint Clairsville, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Nov. 28, 2023. Born in 1951, the son of Bill and Norma (Ciocca) Ball, Bob was raised in Shadyside and Bellaire, Ohio. A Catholic by faith, he was an active member of Saint Mary’s Church in ...

EMIL J. SLAVIK

Emil J. Slavik, 86, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 9, 1936, in Blaine, Ohio, a son of the late Suzanna Hutira Slavik and Emil Slavik Sr. A graduate of St. John Central High School in Bellaire and the DeVry Institute in Chicago, Illinois, Emil had worked his entire career with C&P / Verizon Telephone Company as a telephone service technician. He is a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville and was an avid model aircraft enthusiast and a fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded ...

SHIRLEY McCARTHY

Shirley Jane McCarthy, 72, of Bethesda, Ohio, died November 25, 2023, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born November 8, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Tersa Brookover Kinsey. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of the Lafferty Moose Lodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McCarthy; two sisters, Betty Hoover, and Patricia Smith; and seven brothers, John Brookover, Gary, Glen, Robert, Stanley, Louis, and George Kinsey Jr. Shirley is survived by two sons, Andrew Piambo and Jason McCarthy; a ...

JAY STEIN

Jay Scott Stein, 69, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by God’s love and his family. He was born on June 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Paul V. Stein and Virginia (Welch) Stein. In addition to his parents, he was ...